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YS56 OBB

2007 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

42,902 mi
Last recorded42,902 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Citroen C160,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS56 OBB
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 42,902 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 41,886 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 40,983 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 39,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 39,841 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 38,902 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracks

Pass 7 Jan 2021 37,866 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 37,866 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 37,400 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 35,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1556514 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1556514 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 34,240 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Jan 2017 32,716 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Jan 2016 31,064 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted nsr, preventing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jan 2015 30,022 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jan 2014 29,213 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 26,438 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 24,237 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Jan 2012 24,237 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 22,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 19,651 miles

f/discs inner faces corroded

How Reliable is the Citroen C1?

Based on 2,448,436 MOT tests across 189,733 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
4,548
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
189,733
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,976
Registration plate lamp not working 14,045
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,225
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YS56 OBB is a 2007 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2007 Citroen C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 60,138 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,976 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YS56 OBB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C1 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 19 years old, this Citroen C1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YS56 OBB registered?

YS56 OBB is a 2007 Citroen C1, first registered on 26 January 2007.

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